General account issues

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[edit] How do I create an account?

Just click "join now" on the homepage, then enter a user name and password.

[edit] How do I change my username or password?

Change is easy. If you want to change your password or username, go to changesomething.

[edit] What if I lost my password or forgot my user name?

Go to lostsomething. Or email info@librarything.com with two rare-ish Titles from your catalog. Needles that most other haystacks don't have, in other words.

[edit] I lost all my books! Where did you put them?

Check your user name at the top right of the screen. What probably happened was you made a typo and created a second, slightly different account. LibraryThing's much-praised bare-bones sign in form has that drawback. For now, we're keeping it simple. Email info@librarything.com if you need help finding your account.

[edit] I created a new account by mistake, how do I delete it?

Email your request to info@librarything.com; make sure to include the username and password of the account you want deleted.

[edit] What if I don't want everyone to see what I have in my collection?

You can make your collection private. Choose Edit profile/account settings on your profile page, and then you'll see the option to make your library private.